Battle of the States - 3rd Meet Up

[BLU-125]

Its on again, the 4x4 Battle of the States!

Start planning for the 10-12 June 2006 at Rover Park.

Drag Racing under lights
Huuuuge Mud Run
Locked & Unlocked Hill Climbs
Feral Rock Creek Run
Events for standard 4bies as well as modded trucks.

Lets see the Blues beat the Maroons again!

Camping: Arrive Friday.....$90, Arrive Saturday.....$60

Some accommodation available......call 02 67376862 asap

Watch this space!

Who is coming?

[Twisty]

We'll be there....have already booked one of the on site vans - Can't wait!!! Hopefully my front diff holds up this year!!

Am also looking forward to the Lexus V8 Mud Drags - should be two 4runner's and a Dual Cab Lux (Nem, Me, Boof)....what do you reckon, 1st, 2nd, 3rd......hehe

Chris, are the classes the same this year?

[Chester]

Dumb question where is rover park??

[-BJ-]

Rover park is near Tenterfield...just south of the NSW/QLD boarder and about 150k inland. Too far for me :(

[jlux3012]

I'm keen to be part of this, spent new years at Rover park, nice spot, had a heap of fun
Go QLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Twisty]

Rover park is near Tenterfield...just south of the NSW/QLD boarder and about 150k inland. Too far for me :(


You should try and make it B-Lux....some of the boys come from sydney way for the weekend (bout 10hrs drive) how much further is the ACT from sydney?

[-BJ-]

Rover park is near Tenterfield...just south of the NSW/QLD boarder and about 150k inland. Too far for me :(


You should try and make it B-Lux....some of the boys come from sydney way for the weekend (bout 10hrs drive) how much further is the ACT from sydney?


Its only 3 more hrs. I'll see what I can do, might even take a whole week off and go to Brissy too.

[boof]

I'll be there tenting it this year though
if anything like last year be too drunk to care ;D

Chris do I need to book for a tent site or only cabins

Ill be down on the Friday this year and hopefully nem gets third in the drags ( only cause he aint a qlder ;D ;D)

[BLU-125]

Classes will be similar to last year.....

If you want to, we can rope off an area near the vans that have been booked for the campers (in tents or swags). ;D

[boof]

Classes will be similar to last year.....

If you want to, we can rope off an area near the vans that have been booked for the campers (in tents or swags). ;D


Yeh sounds good Chris
Is the hillclimb the same this year or completely different ;)

[brooksy]

I am hoping the Disco will be finished by then so I can compete for the QLDers. When do you nominate for the events ??.
Hey Boof are you taking the family ?


brooksy

[boof]

I am hoping the Disco will be finished by then so I can compete for the QLDers. When do you nominate for the events ??.
Hey Boof are you taking the family ?


brooksy


Nah mate too cold for the missus and that means no one to look after the boys while Im competing ;D

So this one is a guys weekend for me hopefully for a few more years too ;)

[Twisty]

Don't worry Brooksy....all going well I'll be bringing my family along....... (Loz, 4Runner, Zook, Beer) ;D

[BLU-125]

Same basic hillclimb, but a bit tighter at the bottom.

Cost of entry will be $20 for first event, plus $10 for additional events with a maximum of $60, per driver. No more than two drivers per car. There will be a special deal again this year for Forum members............. ;D ::)

[Twisty]

Chris, will us Qlders still have to get our own extended third party insurance to compete?

[BLU-125]

Yes, you will.....but it doesn't cost, does it?

[BLU-125]

For those of you who have no idea what we are talking about! These threads are about previous Meet Ups at 4x4BotS.

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=17;action=display;threadid=8818

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=6901

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=3235

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=2012

[Twisty]

Yes, you will.....but it doesn't cost, does it?


If your with Suncorp it doesn't....but some others (RACQ) charge $10 a day....

[brooksy]

I am hoping the Disco will be finished by then so I can compete for the QLDers. When do you nominate for the events ??.
Hey Boof are you taking the family ?


brooksy


Nah mate too cold for the missus and that means no one to look after the boys while Im competing ;D

So this one is a guys weekend for me hopefully for a few more years too ;)


That's good because that will mean I can go on my own also. That will mean I can sleep in the Disco again. ;D 8)


brooksy

[Bundy]

Im coming bringing the missus all booked in to the cabin ;D

[boof]

;D


I am hoping the Disco will be finished by then so I can compete for the QLDers. When do you nominate for the events ??.
Hey Boof are you taking the family ?


brooksy


Nah mate too cold for the missus and that means no one to look after the boys while Im competing ;D

So this one is a guys weekend for me hopefully for a few more years too ;)


That's good because that will mean I can go on my own also. That will mean I can sleep in the Disco again. ;D 8)


brooksy


Cool am I allowed at the no kids camp site this time ;D ;D ;D

[BLU-125]

Boof, I'm not quite sure what that means........but whatever stokes your fire will happen, (if physically, morally, & financially possible). ;D

[boof]

Boof, I'm not quite sure what that means........but whatever stokes your fire will happen, (if physically, morally, & financially possible). ;D


Ha hahaahaa Its got to do with the trip to LCMP ;)

[brooksy]

Boof,

KIDS !!!!, What kids ;D ;D


brooksy

[Nemesis]

Miss me ;)

My missus can't make it, she has some State Netball thing on.... So I guess i'm coming up solo. I'll be heading up Friday some time and probably meet up with Tony (RoeDao) at Scone (going via Putty Rd and New England.)

So if any Sydney peeps, or southerners wanna go convoy i'm in ;)

Oh and Boof...... If I come 3rd it's cos I let you's win!

Are you bringing both rigs Dave?

[Twisty]

Are you bringing both rigs Dave?


I really want to...but it'll depend on how things progress with the zook....I've told Kane that I want it ready for the Queens Bday long weekend...so all going well the zook will be there.....

[BLU-125]

Event costs?

4x4 Battle of the States should be a point of common experience for 4 wheel drivers with all sorts of beliefs & experience.......so if you have the good taste to regularly come here, you should be rewarded!

Entry cost is $20 fpr first event with $10 for extra events with a $60 maximum..........and you get a free T Shirt!

Okay......how is $25 total for as many events as you want......?

[brooksy]

Event costs?

4x4 Battle of the States should be a point of common experience for 4 wheel drivers with all sorts of beliefs & experience.......so if you have the good taste to regularly come here, you should be rewarded!

Entry cost is $20 fpr first event with $10 for extra events with a $60 maximum..........and you get a free T Shirt!

Okay......how is $25 total for as many events as you want......?



Sounds good to me !!! ;D


brooksy

[boof]

Oh and Boof...... If I come 3rd it's cos I let you's win!



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[-BJ-]

Boof, you only have a little over 3 months to get that engine in !!

Twisty, is that the june long weekend ? If so thats the opening of the snow season too, so I wont be able to make it unless theres no or very little snowfall.

[Twisty]

Twisty, is that the june long weekend ? If so thats the opening of the snow season too, so I wont be able to make it unless theres no or very little snowfall.


Sure is B-Lux.....so thats a bugger.....see what happens I guess.....

And Chris...the event prices sounds great......can't wait.....

[2 BRUTAL]

Event costs?

4x4 Battle of the States should be a point of common experience for 4 wheel drivers with all sorts of beliefs & experience.......so if you have the good taste to regularly come here, you should be rewarded!

Entry cost is $20 fpr first event with $10 for extra events with a $60 maximum..........and you get a free T Shirt!

Okay......how is $25 total for as many events as you want......?



Sounds good to me !!! ;D


brooksy


you will be too busy my friend ::)

[brooksy]

Event costs?

4x4 Battle of the States should be a point of common experience for 4 wheel drivers with all sorts of beliefs & experience.......so if you have the good taste to regularly come here, you should be rewarded!

Entry cost is $20 fpr first event with $10 for extra events with a $60 maximum..........and you get a free T Shirt!

Okay......how is $25 total for as many events as you want......?



Sounds good to me !!! ;D


brooksy


you will be too busy my friend ::)



Probably, but I am hoping to have the Friday - Sunday spare !!!
Might have to work threw the night the couple of days before to make it ? Who knows !! ;D :o


brooksy

[boof]

Boof, you only have a little over 3 months to get that engine in !!



All going to plan the ute will be back on (or should that be off) the road in 6 weeks so should have enough time to break something before the event :o

[Humpy]

Im busy that weekend :(

Are you still planning on running a second BOS later in the year Blu?

[Nemesis]

No your not, you're just mistaken. I'll meet you at Singleton and we'll go from there ;)

[BLU-125]

Battle of the Clubs will happen in November............date to be confirmed!

[Humpy]

No your not, you're just mistaken. I'll meet you at Singleton and we'll go from there ;)

As much as Id love to whip your fancy V8 with my little 4 pot, I am actually busy that weekend :P


Battle of the Clubs will happen in November............date to be confirmed!

Does this mean we will have to be club members and represent those clubs to compete ???

[BLU-125]

No.........its just a clever marketing ploy to get lots of club groups there for their Chrissie Parties. Individuals will be welcome! ;D

[Humpy]

Aaah, those clever marketing guys

Cool, I should be up for that one

[Nemesis]

As much as Id love to whip your fancy V8 with my little 4 pot, I am actually busy that weekend :P




Well that all depends on what the contest is eh :P

[Humpy]

I'd have ya in all events Nem :P








except maybe the show & shine
;)

[Nemesis]

Challenge submitted ;D

http://www.users.on.net/~bryntrace/sugarloaf/muuuud.jpg


By the way.... who's the big stud in the background there? ;D

[Mick.]

Battle of the Clubs will happen in November............date to be confirmed!
Id be keen to go up for that. ;)

Cheers Mick.

[Humpy]

Challenge submitted ;D


By the way.... who's the big stud in the background there? ;D


LOL

OK, so you managed to drive through that bog hole and I didnt, but how much stuff did you bugger in the process :P

The disinterested punter in the background would be me

;D

[Link]

Okay......how is $25 total for as many events as you want......?

Price seems fair ;D

Hey Chris we are thinking about coming down for this one.. Aside from our trucks, can we also bring down a Class 8 Race Truck (Patrol) to play?

[BLU-125]

Yes, but unregistered vehicles won't be eligible for trophies......events are aimed at social, serious family 4WDers......but delighted to see a class 8 truck putting on demo's. ;D :o

[Link]

Yes, but unregistered vehicles won't be eligible for trophies......events are aimed at social, serious family 4WDers......but delighted to see a class 8 truck putting on demo's. ;D :o


Trophies aren't of interest.. playing is though.. Greg said he'd be quite happy to volunteer taking on any unregistered trucks ;D

..and we are social, serious family 4WDers ;)

[BLU-125]

Mate, you and your friends are more than welcome! ;D ;D

[tufftuff]

Hey all,

long time no see... i should be at rover park again this year but i will be bringing my own baby. Now a proud owner of a GU TD4.2 Nissan Patrol. Hopefully will have a few extra's added to her by then.

[Twisty]

Hey all,
long time no see... i should be at rover park again this year but i will be bringing my own baby. Now a proud owner of a GU TD4.2 Nissan Patrol. Hopefully will have a few extra's added to her by then.


Hey Kate,

Love the new beast!! Can't wait to see it in action!!! Are you going to be competing in it?

[tufftuff]

Not sure if i will compete or not yet. more than likely will have a go at something. it may be awhile away but i can't wait for the fun to begin.

getting tyres and lift on her this weekend or next depending

[Twisty]

Sweet 8) How high? what size? Did Ryano at Fourby's help you out?

[tufftuff]

Haven't seen ryano yet but i will be this weekend.

gonna put 3" on her and get the ST coopers 33's

[Twisty]

Nice 8) You should start a buildup thread and post some pics too!!

[boof]

Not sure if i will compete or not yet. more than likely will have a go at something. it may be awhile away but i can't wait for the fun to begin.

getting tyres and lift on her this weekend or next depending


Kate if the lux hasnt blown up by then you can use it in the female drags, that way if Dave beats me, you might still beat lauren, so I can say my utes faster ;D

Also more Qld entries to flog the blues this year

[mx83toy]

This sounds like fun!!! hopfully if i have my 4bie soon i'll come as well...

quick question though....I'm going to be new to the scene and wondering If i could compete even though i'm a novice???

and would any mods be advisable??? ie mud tyres ect... im buying an xtreem defender...

(sorry not turning this into a what to buy thread but just wondering what i'm going to be in for)

anyone have pics of past events or a link or 2???

[Twisty]

Here is some links Chris (BLU125) posted earlier in the thread.

You will be fine to compete even if you are a novice...but take it easy on the corners....

Decent tyres would be of some advantage, but overall, a stock standard vehicle could still do well.



For those of you who have no idea what we are talking about! These threads are about previous Meet Ups at 4x4BotS.

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=17;action=display;threadid=8818

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=6901

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=3235

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=2012

[boof]

You will be fine to compete even if you are a novice...but take it easy on the corners....


What corners :-\ :-\ ;D ;D

[Twisty]

The corners that are in a couple of events....I reckon thats the best chance of damaging your vehicle (rollover). I don't go in events with corners cause I don't trust myself to slow down enough.....(As old mate in the GU wagon from the slalom event would know) :-[

[BLU-125]

The slalom is being replaced by a "stop/start" driving test event, to suit stock vehicles on "standard" tyres. ;D

What rollover? ::) ........... There really is one in every crowd, isn't there?

[Twisty]

The slalom is being replaced by a "stop/start" driving test event, to suit stock vehicles on "standard" tyres. ;D

What rollover? ::) ........... There really is one in every crowd, isn't there?


The stop/start event sounds cool...specially for us toyota boys in 2wd with lexus V8's....bring it on!!!!

As for the rollover.....armmmmmm......this one? :P

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/album458/roll.jpg


But it wasn't his fault, his missus told him to take it easy, so he backed off a bit.....if he kept the foot to the floor it would have slid around the bend........honestly ;D

[MudSlinger]

So is this Battle of the states or battle between NSW and QLD ???

[BLU-125]

As we are on the Qld / NSW border, it has always been for those states, but happy to include South Australian, Victorian, West Australian teams, as well as teams from either teritory. ;D

Just tell me what colour T Shirts you want. (All competitors get a maroon or blue shirt.)

[BLU-125]

This event is now the "Cooper Tyres 4x4 Battle of the States"

AND EVERY COMPETITORS NAME GOES INTO A DRAW FOR A SET OF COOPER TYRES
(Value $1000.00)

The willingness of Coolibah Campers, Cooper Tyres and others that you will hear about in the weeks to come to support our event is quite humbling...... :-[

The reason they want to help is that they know we just want to have FUN, with our family and friends.......not destroy trucks......

[Twisty]

Hey Chris,

Can I make a suggestion for the Mud Drags....I think I mentioned it to you last year around the campfire, but I thought I'd bring it up again....

Since the start of the mud drugs is uphill, it's hard to get a good start while trying to juggle the handbrake/clutch/accelerator to stop rolling back, and then take off. (You can't just hold it on redline and wait for the green to dumb the clutch).

They had a similar problem at the hill drags at LCMP on the Expo weekend and fixed it by a piece of sqaure timber post......once you've staged you truck, the guy at the start lights puts the post behind your rear tyre to prevent you rolling back....this makes it heaps easier to get a good start when the lights go green!!!

Do you think this could be organised for this years event??

[Humpy]

Handbrake ???

:P

[BLU-125]

Twisty, what a FG idea.........yes.

[Nemesis]

What does FG mean?

I'm not FG enough to work it out ;D

[boof]

Since the start of the mud drugs is uphill, it's hard to get a good start while trying to juggle the handbrake/clutch/accelerator to stop rolling back, and then take off. (You can't just hold it on redline and wait for the green to dumb the clutch).



Sook you just need more practice at take off instead of burnouts ;D

[Twisty]

Handbrake ???

:P


It'd probably be easier in other 4x4's that have the handbrake where it should be, but trying to use the umbrella style under the dash handbrake in the 4runner for a drag style take off is pretty bloody annoying....

But thanks Chris!! that'd be great!! The Cooper tyre deal also sounds awesome too!!!

[Humpy]

Aaah yeah, I forgot about those ridiculous handbrakes

[BLU-125]

Camping fees may have gone up to $35 pd........I'll keep you informed..... :-[

[boof]

Thats not too bad blu isnt that the same as LCMP :-\

[BLU-125]

Final costs:

Park access.....$35 per day....whole long weekend $100

Event entry......$25 first event (includes T shirt) + $10 per extra event to a maximum of $50.

Forum members.....total event entry $25

[boof]

Is it just me or is there a lot less enthusiam from this site on this event compared to other years :-\
Maybe the most interested parties are no longer with us :-X ::)

[BLU-125]

Is anyone from this Forum coming? ??? ???

[Twisty]

I am ;D

[TOY80ST No.2]

Thinking about it. I may come I don't know yet..
My question is who is coming?
can we make a list of the definates please?

[Nemesis]

Thinking about it. I may come I don't know yet..
My question is who is coming?
can we make a list of the definates please?

I'm coming, as too are the boys from Hi Tech 4x4 (members here) but i'm... ahh. kinda wearing another forum flag (Read RoeDao, Twisty, BundyMonkey, boof, rat patrol (i think) etc...)

None the less we'll be coming through Singelton and going up the New England on Friday. It's an awesome weekend mate ;)

[Brendan]

i might have to get up there to fly the 4WDM flag, that is if Glenno spots me some diesel money for up there and back :)

[boof]

Is anyone from this Forum coming? ??? ???

Dont look like it pretty poor showing I think ;)

[BLU-125]

Possibles:

blu125
Feral Errol
4130warrior
Toy80st
Cruiser1
Rat Patrol
Gordo
..........?

Now, what could I have been doing today?

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/blu125/DSCF0015.sized.jpg

[cruiser1]

We are going to be there :)

[rat patrol]

Wendy And I will be there,
I still hang out here as well
Just been so frigin bussy have not had mutch time to do any thing mutch.
Cheers
Rat

[boof]

Only 19 days left ;D

[Gordo]

I'm trying to convince my better half to come up for the weekend. Any bushwalks or cycling/wine tasting/ type stuff to do in the area? And the big one, I assume campfires are allowed? (toasted matshmellows go a long way in the kudos department)

[cruiser1]

I'm trying to convince my better half to come up for the weekend. Any bushwalks or cycling/wine tasting/ type stuff to do in the area? And the big one, I assume campfires are allowed? (toasted matshmellows go a long way in the kudos department)


Plenty of places to walk......if that's what u want to do ::) ;)
BYO wine, drinking occurs every evening :)
I'd leave the bikes at home, too many rocks/hills.
Camp fires are allowed 8)

Seriously, check out www.roverpark.com.au for details of park.
I'm taking Deb, my 8 yr old daughter and my niece.
It will be a great weekend :)

[BLU-125]

Actually, this year, one of the local wineries will be having tastings at the Park. Certainly at the Presentation on Sunday night. Entertainment (singer/guitarist) will also be happening on Sunday night along with the Fireworks. ;D

Camp-fires are encouraged :D and there is plenty of fallen timber about.

[Gordo]

Righto, I'm in. Michelle and I are heading up from Singleton early Saturday morning. Guess we'll see you all there.

[BLU-125]

If you plan to compete, make it an early start.

9.30am Saturday: Welcome, Displays by commercial supporters, Drivers Briefing.

11.30am Saturday: Twin Track AutoKhana: Two mirror image tracks....Timed & total of best in each track gives winner. Classes, 4cyl, 6cyl diesel n/a, 6cyl turbo diesel / petrol, V8 & Women. This is a flat event (no jumps) and standard vehicle friendly.

1.30pm Saturday: Hill Climb: There will be separate Locked & Unlocked tracks with one round of unlocked, one round of Locked, then repeated, to give all competitors two runs. Unlocked will be standard vehicle drivable, driven sensibly. Classes: Unlocked, 4cyl, 6cyl n/a Diesel, Comb.6cyl turbo diesel & petrol, V8, Women. Locked, same 5 classes.

4.30pm Saturday: Drag Racing: Under lights on watered track (a little slippery). Classes 4cyl, 6cyl diesel n/a, 6cyl turbo diesel / petrol, V8 & Women.

8.30am Sunday: Creek Crawl: Mild rock crawl which will have a points system to favour the more stock vehicles........won't be easy, but will be rewarding for a good driver. Minimum 2" lift......organisers may reject vehicles to stop risk of damage. Even if you don't want to compete, will be great to watch! Classes, Locked, Unlocked & Women.

11.30am Sunday: MotorKhana: Stop/start driving skills test. Everyone can play. Stock vehicle friendly. Classes, Men & Women.

1.30pm Sunday: Mud Run: Biggest crowd pleaser., with deep mud. Vehicle preparation needed. Aggressive tyres required.........not standard car friendly.......Classes, Locked, Unlocked & Women.

6.00pm Sunday: Presentation followed by Fireworks......then Campfire & entertainment.

[Gordo]

Only 5 days to go till the long weekend! So who is heading to Roverpark this weekend? I'll be driving up early Saturday morning and staying till Tuesday.

[Twisty]

yeah, I'll be there 8) Leaving the Sunshine Coast around 8am friday morning, so should be at Rover by friday lunch time. :D

[boof]

Yep be there Friday ;Dwithout the Lux though :-X

[Gordo]

yeah, I'll be there 8) Leaving the Sunshine Coast around 8am friday morning, so should be at Rover by friday lunch time. :D


Are you bringing the 4runner or the Suzi Twisty?

[Twisty]

Am bringing the 4runner Gordo.....the zook is just a rolling chassis at the moment....

[cruiser1]

We will be there. The Mrs wants to leave VERY early on Fri, so might be there for breakfast ::) :)

[Gordo]

Can anyone tell me how far down Bruxner hwy roverpark is from Tenterfield? I don't want to waste hours of fun looking for it.

Thanks

[brodiebuilt]

The wife, kids & I will be there as usual. We will be leaving Brisbane Thursday morning. with another 3 or 4 vehicles arriving Friday afternoon/night

Looking forward to a great time.

[cruiser1]

Can anyone tell me how far down Bruxner hwy roverpark is from Tenterfield? I don't want to waste hours of fun looking for it.

Thanks


Rover is about 35km east of Tenterfield. Entry is on the left. There is a sign at the entry :)

[boof]

We will be there. The Mrs wants to leave VERY early on Fri, so might be there for breakfast ::) :)


Does this mean you wont be heading down with us?

[cruiser1]

We will be there. The Mrs wants to leave VERY early on Fri, so might be there for breakfast ::) :)


Does this mean you wont be heading down with us?


Yeah, I'm heading down with rat patrol Ron at about 6.00am :)

I was going to let you know ;).........really :)

[BLU-125]

Jeep is loaded......you have no idea how much space trophies and T-shirts take up. Leave early tomorrow.......

See you out there! ;D ;D

[Twisty]

Just a reminder to the QLDers who plan to compete......Don't forget to get your third party extension insurance (rally extension)...I'm going to get mine today....it's usally free, but depending who your with, they might charge $10 a day.

[rat patrol]

WELL!!!!!!!!!!
Back from Rover Park un-packed and cleaned up.
Wendy and I had a great time with a great bunch of people. ;D ;D ;D
Will post some pics soon .
The old (Gulf tourer) as the commentater nic named the Patrol did ok. 8) 8)
Was very happy with the way the Patrol went on the weekend.
There is some unreal shots of a few drunks ect ;) ;) :-X :-X
A big thanks to Blu 125 for organising a great week end. Good on-ya Chris
Cheers
Rat

[Mick.]

Wheres these pics? ;D

[GQuee]

Wheres these pics? ;D
theres some pics here
http://downunder4x4.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2303

[rat patrol]

here is a few from the week end

The (Gulf tourer) in full flight with Wendy at the helm in the mud run
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/100_6349.jpg

Tony afyter a few drinks
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/100_6314.jpg

Cruser1 Tony and his misses Deb star gazing with Twisty in the forground
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/100_6316.jpg

From left to right Bundmonky,Graig,Boof,and Twisty
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/100_6342.jpg

Brooksy's bent steering arm. Score is Tree 1 brooksy 0 :lol: :lol:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/100_6356.jpg

A patrol that did not make it through the hill climb.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/100_6332.jpg

Twisty did not make it through the night , Was useing Loz as a leanning post :lol: :lol:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/100_6369.jpg

will put more up later
Cheers
Rat

[rat patrol]

When Wendy and I left Gary was on the SAT phane at the office and NOT happy I might add, :evil: :evil: the POS just would not start. Gaz I hope you worked out the prob mate and got the POS going.
This is Big Bird flying through the final stages of the rock crawl
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/100_0017.jpg

This is Brooksy on the last jump-up in the rock crawl,with Bundymonkey spotting and Twisty and his best mate(Dr xxxx) lending moral support :lol: :lol: :lol:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/100_0028.jpg

and one of the trophy truck the old Pooootrol and the Rat 8) 8) :lol: :lol:
1st in the flat track figer 8 and 3rd in the mud drags for 6cyl NON- Turbo oilers :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/ratspatrol/100_6393.jpg

Cheers
Rat

[Gordo]

Just pokked my head under the front of the Hilux, the bash plates look like they should now after the weekend and the rocks at Roverpark.

[Eksplizit]

So who else went and who had a good time?

When I get my lappy back will be posting some clips for those who missed all the fun.....

[Gordo]

How about the weather? half the stuff in the ute got soaked on the 7hour drive in the rain on the way up including my bag of clothes, the spare doona and the tent, broke 2 tent poles in the wind, set my girlfriends new $50 chair on fire when it got blown into the fire, hurt my back while moving the tent to a less windy location, hurt my knee from bending them all the time because of my hurt back, bought a new gas bottle which didn't fit my light/stove so cooked all meals in the fire.

but amazingly still had a blast. the work ute's not cut out for the hard tracks I realise now. I kept thinking how to explain the possibly damaged doors/sills/ etc.

So now I'm thinking about using my tax check to prep a cheap suzi. I spoke to a guy up there and we worked out you could do it for about $6,000.

[Eksplizit]

BUGGER!

[BLU-125]

I assume that you have been to: http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=19586